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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18

cent over last year, but what statistics arc
needed TO tell us tlat shipments in anAcpa-
ton Of the act were exceptionally large
Sober men want to know how the act will
affect earnings on freight shipped after 1t
went into effect. Then Wall Street also says
that the complaints are not Of the sort that
affect railway profits, because the roads can
hot secretly cut rates as they formerly did.
The fac is that transportation of very many
kinds of products. between great many
points. appears to have been nearly or quite
arrested for the present, by the advance in Oh
uncertainty as to rates, and that state Of things
docs not add to freight earnings.
Tho acts of the Street were wiser than its talk,
and hcsita ting prices for securities reflected
the doubts of investors, rs the rising prices OF
products here reflected a doubt whether things
could be moved as cheaply in future as in the
pa,t Stocks declined in the average only SO
cents per share and wheat rose three quarters
of q cent, corn an eighth oats thrce-eighths,
hogs an eighth lard a sixteenth, and pork half
dolhr per barrel, while cotton was strong,
though print cloths were an eighth lower. 1T
was curious that sugar was also held at the
same price while crushed was \ sixteenth
lower. and iron was held steadily, excepting
q decline OF 81 cents in certificates, while
nails were ID cents lower Oil declined Is
cent coffee advanced quarter. and tin and
lead were a shade lower, while silver rose
IA d. per ounce. The market for wheat
was governed by the cornering OF shorts al
Chicago Official net exports for eight months
of the crop year. with preliminary statements
for March. aggregate 114277, 499 bushels.
against CT. AS, 195 last year, and If exports
sholIld continue rcmarlSa bly, large for three
months as they were last year, there would
remain in the country surplus
exceeding 80 100000 bushels in wheat
or -four. hcyond the minimum sup
DIV. But neither that nor
any other statistical salt will save those who
have sold what did not belong to them, IL
holders arc minded to squeeze.
The foreign trade in March appears to hvo
been exceptionally favorable to this country
Exports of cotton, brcadstuffs. provisions and
g, tile and petroleum amounted to l7,599,0 OF
in value. against $37 1910 100 for the same
month last year. If the remaining exports
should show no increase over last year. whie
the imports should gain per cent as they
did at Newly ork, mocha ndse exports would
exceed imports by about 81, 100000. But even
this affords little safe indication for the future
since both the import and the OK,
mort movement were largely ahecteu
by expectation of changes resulting
from the Interstate bill, and will hereafter DC
affected by its results 1t will take at least
month before different branches OF business
can begin 90 find out how the new conditions
are going to fleet them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18
THE CASE or TIE ELIZA COOK.

4 story is told by the rescued crew Of the
foundcIed schooner Eliza Cook which at first
sight seems a repetition of several similar re-
ports alike discrcditablc to the responsible
parties. They say that while clinging to their
disabled vessel expecting her to sink from
under them shortly. large four masted steam
or hove in view and approached them that they
displayed the Union Jack reversed, the reg
uhr signal of distress but that the steamer
changed her course and abandoned, or at all
events went away from them. Now, If 1t was
true that the clptain Of tho steamer, after
recognizing the signal Of distress. coolly and
deliberately abandoned the schooner. then
there would be no doubt that the man was an
inhuman scoundrel, deserving the seyercst con-
domination, and especially from all seamen, no
matter what their rank and condition. But
because the offence charged is so atrocious
one, and because when proved it subjects the
offender to lifelong stigma, 1t is very neces-
sary to make certain that it is deserved before
trying TO fastcn It upon any commander.
In this case the evidence appears altogether
inadequate to mintain the Indictment The
rescued men admit uncertainty as to whether
their signal was seen by the steamer. and this
is vital point. But II is easily credible that
the signal was not seen. The schooner. having
lost both her masts, and being more than half
foundered, must have been very low in the
water. There vas good deal OF sea on,
which must have tended still further TO lessen
the probability Of her being seen. The signal
was hoistcd upon pole. and being but few
feet above the bend Of the horizon. even II
the sea had been calm, it was quito possible
that it might be overlooked in fact it was
more likely than that it should have been
perceived Again, it was in the afternoon
when the stca mcr was sighted, and 10y the
time she was near it may very we'll have been
growing dark in short, there are so many
good reasons why the signal Of distress may
not have been seen that it will not do to take
for granted that it was seen. The captain OF
the steamer is entitled 10 the benefit OF the
doubt, and the doubt is so strong in this case
that it warap.s demand for the quashing
of the indictment. The most rational con-
cusion to be reached is that the poor follows
on the Eliza Cook were not seen at all from
the steamer. and that if they had been Seen
they would have been rescued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18
TILE MANDAMUS Bill.

The action of the Assembly Excise Committee
in reporting against the Marvin bill to repeal
the so-called Mandamus Act ought not to
be ratified by the Assembly. The
Mandamus Act has been tested and its work
ings have been shown to be against the public
interest. Nothing more scandalous could have
occurred than the Brooklyn case in which public
opinion and good morals were defed so impu-
IDENTITY. and in the teeth of general protest
saloon was literally forced upon the community
in location where it was calculated to do
the utmost concciva bic mischief. One such
illustration of the implications OF the law
should be more than enough for the Legish ture,
and since the Rcpublca ms at Albany have
already proved their willingness to do all in
their power for the promotion Of temperance
reform they cannot afford to impair their
record by hestating or refusing to second the
action of the Sena te in passing the Marvin bill.
The Mandamus Act is beyond any doubt a
measure the intent and purpose of which was
TO tie the hands of the Excise Commissioners
whenever it should be found deeira bic 10 over
ride public opinion in the interest of the most
Objectionable elements in the saloon faction.
The spccioas considerations which were en-
poyed to procure it's enactment have been
liddlcd by the actual operation of the law,
which stands confessed today as an auxiliary
to the rum power. having no other object thu N
TO sustain and render il Independent
Of the constituted authorities The act
is standing offence and insult
to decent people in Ncw-York and
Brooklyn. IL is wholly unnecessary for any
legitimate purpose, and such purpose it was
never meant 10 serve. It's repeal is as loudly
demanded as was the enactment of the High
License bill which Governor Hills base sub
seryicncc to the rumsellers has killed for this
session. The action of the Assembly Excise
Committee on the question viii certainly not
be regarded by the public Of these cities as
justifying or cxcusing the Assembly in drop
ping the Marvin bill. The repeal Of the Man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18
PERSONAL.

Tho Rev Dr. George f. Reed lately Of tho Hanson
Place Methodist Episcopal Church, Brooklyn TOOK
charge Of his new field, Trinity Church, New-HaVen
Friday last.
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg, who is now on concert
tour IL requesting tho ladies in her audiences TO re-
move their hats
Among tho eminent ministers WHO will take part thls
evening IN the reception President Anderson OF the
University of Rochester, AT Albany Is the Rev DR. g.
d. w. Brdgman Of this city; lie Prenc9eu yesterday
Controller Ire nhom will this afternoon be the special
guest at the dinner OF the Bank Officers Association
OF Boston, Governor Amcs, Mayor O'Brien and the
REV. Or. Philips Brooks viii also be present.
Tho Hon. Seth Low of Brooklyn will speak at the
big temperance rally to be held Wednesday evening at
fremont Temple, Boston.
The Rev. DR.. John Todd Of Ncw-Iiayen Is spoken
OF "a probably the next pastor Of Yale University
chapel Tho Rev. Thomas Il. Bacon, son OF the late
Dr. Leonard Bacon is also named rs n candiaate
Mr.. Roche will meet the City Council this evening
and tomorrow will fully enter upon his duties as
Mayor OF Chicago
Mr.. W Z. Klsselburgh. OF "Ihe Troy Times" last
week departed for Florida IN quest Oh heaAli' hi'
doctor accompanied him.
Mr.. John I. Hayes, secretary Of the Nationi AS
ISOLATION OF Wool Manufacturers, Is still In feeble health
Mr. and Mrs. salem II. wales have returned to their
homo In this city after an an extended tour thIousn
tho seaboard States OF the south.
At the meeting Of the Philadelphia Presbyterian
Ministerial Association to-day, President McCosh'
of Princeton will discuss "he Present state Of Pho-
sophie opinion In Europe ard America ana It's bear
I ing Christian Truth"
President Eliot, OF Harvard, Will visit Malta
Sicily and Naples before he returns home.
The Deecher Monument Fund Of Brooklyn Is pres
entity to be sweed by the proceeds Of performance
., tho oncra "Maritanap at the Academy Of Music in
that city in which Miss Laura 81 Groves Is ahhoua0eu
TO appear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18
SIZE REFUSED HIM ACCORDING to TIE
TNTERSTlTE BILL.

She was the daughter II one OF the Consr'sSne"
who had assisted in drafting the Interstate Coin'
mcrce bill. and having made q copy OF IL ior H'i''
had become tolclably familiar WITH us pro'lsiohS'
50 II was only natural perhaTs that when NO
tor1ous nrt proposed 10 her the other evening sn'
should utilize the bill In refusing him.
"No GEORGE" she remarked in decided tones
when he hid risen from IFS knees, IL can no''i
no 1 would not dare intrust my happiness 10
man who would be certain TO indulge mhlseh ID
many like and contemporaneOus Attachments
G,orco protested that IL she would consent 70
M MS ho would never look at any olhef eir
amin hut II no use.
"You cannot alter NY determination ",o'so'
Nothing would induce me to plight my uoIh 81
Ing ~ 1 rinained sccpical in regard TO my
lovers constancy to his promise to take me ior
tier for worse. for richer for poorer for snorU
haul for long haul
tieorre fumed, bit his lip and vowed that she
was too cruel -.
81 nm not cruel, George 1 am oniy llahi>'
You pro, olxe Just such scepticlsm and L am o1
REGULARLY cxactirg disposition L would demahu
NJ my husband a complete surrender OF lis hearV
IN me and IN time you would resent that demahd
~ awarding me undue and unreasonable prefer
cncc; you would upbrad me for expecting you 10
exercise unjust discrimination against other am
competing ladies Of your acquaintance 90 you
see, corge-
But GeorTc hal V; Il she'd into the outer dark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Said the editor OF "The Batesville (Ark) Gourd the
other day. "Maor Perkins the thanks OF the editor
for pair Of breechcs that have not been Worn 10
hurt"
I am told that the Chicago milwaukee, and SC
Paul road has made all it, country editorial stan
happy by suppantlng It's passes with mileage booAs
The company has adopted novel method OF issuing
the books, by giving thousand miles OF tiihspor
ton for every hundred circulation. The OASIS vi
hs crculat f. derived from the current newspaper
directory And every editor IL KICKING because hc
didn't swell his totals.-lSt Paul Pioneer-Press.
The keeper OF "doggery' in this city says that
there arc 10 900 reasons why Governor Hill should not
have signed the high license BILL Yes OF course there
are Just about 900 saloons In this city and Brooklyn
ntl.Prohibitlonists In Texas have started news
paper assist them in voting down the proposed con-
stitutional amendment In its first number the new
Journal propheses defeat OF The amendment by loO
600 ma iority.-(st. Louis Globe-Democral
Philadelphia is rapidly getting rid Of her dives;
New York ism t. But then the Republicans have con-
sderably more to say In Philadelphia than they have In
New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18
Nesu9lprk Dailu Gribnarf,
FOUNDED By HORACE GREE LEY.
MONDAY, APRIL 18. 1887.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGS-Patrick Egan replies to Major saun-
derson's attack on the members of the National
League - The Atlantic and Great Western
bondholders 80 Ghilzis force Candahar troops
to retreat - American investments in Mexico.
- President Diaz and second term - Do
minion expedition to the Yakon gold fields. g
Political confederation of Pacific Islands. -
Deficit in Canadian finances.
DoMFsIIC.-A whaler badly hurt at Amagansett
g. Killed at fencing bout in New Orleans. -
Eight women velvet weavers from England kept
from landing at Boston under the National Labor
law. 80 National Opera Company arriving
In California - new organization OF shoe
cutters in New-Engand. - Moulders refusing
to 20 on strike in Detroit - The jury IN the
Haddock murder trial in Sioux City failing to
agree - Arrival of the Madison Square Com
pany in Washington. 49, family quarrel
among the supporters of the Administration.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Newspape r offices In
Frankfort-st burned out. - Prepar atoms for
the Republican primaries - Sermons IN many
pulpits. a Half Holiday Association formed.
- The st. Paul Railroad to sell its tickets here
80 Lecture by Henry George. - Action by
the Central Labor Union.
THE Decentralization for to-day: Light
rain, followed by fair weather; nearly stationary
TEN perature. Temperature yesterday Highest,
51o; lowest, 360; average 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18

.,,Jou OPERA HousE-s-Bis Pony.

ss,Sou OPERA HousE-s-BiS Pony.
CAsMo-S-Ermine.
EHcxERIYa HALL-e-Concert
DALY's THxArRB-e-Tne raining Oh ZIG Snfe"
SocrsrApER's-s:30-M nstrelA
Tnss MUsEE--Munczi Iajoa
GD.rn CpyRA HOUsR-S-Hoodman Blind
G.RRIGAys PARK THEATRE-S-Cordelas Aspirauon~
fycRuu TBEATRE-S15-The Love Chase 49,.
MADISON AVE-. AND 59TH-sr-Day and Evening-""'''
mac and Monitor Panorama
MADISON SQUARE GARDES-s-Circus. ,
MADISON SQUARE JOHANNESBURG the rcn"a~
SvrpoporIrAS OPERA HoUsE--S-Carmen.
NIpIo's GARpEy-S-Black Crook
YorO 7RoUNns-BasebaL
nr.wn.pp TBEATRE-S-A Trip to Africa
-. IN Tur,rRE-s-Kerry and Fin Mac Cool
THALIA-S-Thomas
TIE TIRE CoMIQUE-s-shane-Na-La
WIIIAcK's-s-Old Heads and Young Hearts
sru xvryryE THE ATRE-s-The Golden Giant.
SAru-sT THEArRE-S-Denman Thompson
coa and 73O BRoADwAY-Old London Street
Q3psr TABERNACLE near 6th-ave-Christ Before iaIc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18

General rane, the owner Of the American
champion yacht, The Mayowcr has capi'd u
Londou that he fears the Slayiower-Alrow lace
Will have TO be abandoned, because OF The attempt
10 restrict the use OF the centre-boaid lie n'I'
received a mesa o from the Royal Thames 1aeh'
Club to the effect that English yachtsmeh oon-
slider the restriction unfair ana unspor'sh"niNe'
IL is believed that the Mayio"er couia pesV 'n'
Arrow under the conditions proposed; but as inc
BOARD Is q, truly part of the sloop's equip
oc,,t as the Lead keel is OF the cutters and us
tbe r7,cc Is supposed TO bc for the purpose of de
tcrm,ntng the relative superiority of the distlnc
I'VE models, rig and equipment, the proposition
TO exclude the advantages of the crntreDoard is
absurd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. MONDAY, APRIL 49, 1887

Clairsvile. the Ohio Valley will fsre wen If it
has no worse experience Of the kind before next
autumn.
If Nr. Chanb rlain and the Irish IL es persist
in referring to the pol tica representatives If the
island as the accomplces and companions Of fnur-
dcrcr they must take the responsibility for such
disgraceful sens as those enacted on Friday
night in tie Commons
Tia, was o keen thrust fom Sir William Har-
courts ra,ier in Friday nisht's debate In The
Commons The land 0 DIS, lie said, could not G. m
plain Of the use made Of American gold, Tor they
had been getting tho lions share of it throu poor
tenants rents. Every one knows how true this
u.s. For dee AIDES IihwCmen in domestic service
in Ame lea have been sending home hundreds vi
thousands of dollars every year to enable Their
relatives to pay rents. The surplus earnings OF
thousands of Iish,ncn have been used for the
same purI ose. The incomes OF the landlords WOULD
have been bcccarly indeed If nerican gold had
rot been mt over year after year for rent
payments
A disI atch fOm London states that the sul an
of Morocco has promulgated decree against the
importation of American tobacco under any form
into his territory. The chances are that ii is not
American tobacco That The sultan objects to-hls
taste is too q cd for that-but rather the sensa-
tional and disgusting picturCs that are employed
TO advertise certain ands OF the weed. lie PROB
ably ar.ues that unless he issues this order the
morals Of his peoI lc are likely to be corrupted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18

o So long as families are allowed to crowd
ordinary tcnement-houses as they do at present
there is great danger that some unfortunate
occupant will always be burned to death in case
of fire. It is not that the buildings are un-
provided with frc-escapes the trouble Is that
the people don't know low to use them. They
crowd the balconies, but wait there for the fire.
men to rescue them or worse they try persist
emily to get out by the stairways instead of the
emergency exits. This was the case at the
recent FIRE in Essex-st. and Saturday in Second
ave. Unfortunately, there appears to be no
practical way to prevent overcrowding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18

first place with the unbeaten fremont, the
never defeated Hanover, that sterling lilly
Bessie June and some forty promising young
stcrs of the purcst blood in America, "Lucky !"
Baldwin will not be. satisfied with anything
less than supremacy. And there is Captain
"Samn Brown with host of mettlesome
racers looking toward victory. The Fairfax
Stable is stronger than ever; and Mr.. Cassatt,
who has other good ones besides The Bard,
will be heard from, too, to say nothing of the
scores of smaller stables with an isolated
winner here and there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-18
MUSIC -1HE DRAMA.

THE BEETHOVEN MAENNERCHOR CONCERT.
Stairway Hall was crowded last night on the occs.
sion of O vocal and instrumental concert given BY the
Beethoven Maennerchor under the musical leadership
of Mr. Max Smoker for the benefit of the st. Francis
Hospital tor Incurabes In of the Little Sisters of
the Poor The entire cost of the concert, We arc In
formed, was borne BY Mr. Ohmeis, president OF the
singing society, and handsome sum mast have 10
realized for the excellent charity. Tue Maennerchor
out in full force, AID though Its singing was
marked by and precision rattle than by feeling
or nicely quality the music heartily en-
joyed Mr. Spicker had at his command an orchestra
of fifty rather crude In composition, II must be con-
fessed but with 1t ne managed to give respectable
performance to Moszko wskPs g Joan of Arcn SYM
phony, and Beethoven's overture Leonore No. B."
besides providing the orchestral part to Liszts Hun
garan Fany played aersnTy Dy Ms posy
number of the evening was Herman Mohrs Dem
Genus der Tone, ID which Miss Ida Klein sang the
soprano solo The society sang two part,soSngs Mr.
Spcker and dedicated to Mr.Agramonte at whose con-
cert it brought forward last Tuesday evening and
chorus orchestra and Mr.. w. IL. Rcser then sang
Waldharten," by Edward Schulz.
Mr. DUFFs COMIC OPERA COMPANY
At the Standard Theatre Mr.. J. c. Duh's Comic
Opera Company has been heard tor week and may
be heard until further notice in Won Suppes Trip to
Africa" 1t was with this picturesque and muscaly
charming operetta that the Standard Was opened
in December 1891, since which time it has not been
represented in New-York. Mr. j. H. Ryley has worked
up the comedy element in the operetta with admirable
SKILL and Mr.. Du has put good deal OF sumptuous-
ress into its decorations. These circumstances. CON-
bined With the excellent musical talent in the COM
pany. make the representations truly delightful, and
the admirers OF musical comedy of the light order can
find finer entertainment anywhere than at the
Standard. The score of the veteran composer is
among the most meodious and pleasing OF the works
OF the Viennese school, and deserves to be kept alive
The honors the repre- sensations shared pretty
evenly by Lillian RUSSELL who has improved much in
appearance and 10 voice since she was heard here last
in the stupid measures of Solomon at the Union square
Theatre, Mrs. Seguin. Eugene Ondin and Mr.. Ryicy.
The play Is brilliantly mounted and picturesquely
costumed.
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NO: DEMOCRATS USUALLY DO NOT.

From York star.
Judge Noah Davis seems. TO REGARD the temperance
ISSUE as defined by the crosby BILL as the leading qhes
ton in dispute between the Democratic and Republican
parties We don't like to mora, questions made tho
Jest of party lines hut II the Crosby bill Is Republican,
su we are quite willing that opposition TO II should IN
taken Democracy.